diff --git a/examples/keys.py.sample b/examples/keys.py.sample
index 7043aaa..3c59bfe 100644
--- a/examples/keys.py.sample
+++ b/examples/keys.py.sample
@@ -5,5 +5,5 @@ misp_url = 'https://<your MISP URL>/'
 misp_key = 'Your MISP auth key' # The MISP auth key can be found on the MISP web interface under the automation section
 misp_verifycert = True
 misp_client_cert = ''
-proofpoint_sp = ''  # Service Principal from TAP (https://threatinsight.proofpoint.com/<custID>/settings/connected-applications)
-proofpoint_secret = ''
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+proofpoint_sp = '<proofpoint service principal>'  # Service Principal from TAP (https://threatinsight.proofpoint.com/<custID>/settings/connected-applications)
+proofpoint_secret = '<proofpoint secret>'
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diff --git a/examples/proofpoint_tap.py b/examples/proofpoint_tap.py
index 1cc3bb6..06e826e 100644
--- a/examples/proofpoint_tap.py
+++ b/examples/proofpoint_tap.py
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ import json
 from pymisp import ExpandedPyMISP, MISPEvent, MISPOrganisation
 from keys import misp_url, misp_key, misp_verifycert, proofpoint_sp, proofpoint_secret
 
+if proofpoint_secret == '<proofpoint secret>':
+    print('Set the proofpoint_secret in keys.py before running.  Exiting...')
+    quit()
+
 # initialize PyMISP and set url for Panorama
 misp = ExpandedPyMISP(url=misp_url, key=misp_key, ssl=misp_verifycert)